God Gives Us Blessings But We Choose The Empty Box
December 24, 2014
Sometimes God's blessings ARE exactly what we're hoping for.
You know the phrase "can't see the forest for the trees?" Maybe that's how we as humans really do operate on a daily basis when it comes to recognizing God's blessings. God (sometimes) gives us EXACTLY what we ask for and we still miss it. And then other times, God gives us way more than we hoped for and we still miss it. UGH! Sometimes, I wonder if God ever gets frustrated with my lack of understanding. I hope not!
So, this video made me realize, we are all a little bit / on occasion like these cats. Their owners keep trying to give them the best of everything, but these fur-balls just don't get it.
Take a look and see if you're not in here somewhere. And, for another story that shows God's love in the form of a cake - click here!
HT The Dumpest
Featured Image Credit: Youtube
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Be Disposable for the Lord - Your Daily Prayer - March 4
What if following Jesus means laying down not just your sins, but your dreams, titles, and plans? Discover the freedom that comes when you place your whole life at His disposal.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Be Disposable for the Lord - Your Daily Prayer - March 4
What if following Jesus means laying down not just your sins, but your dreams, titles, and plans? Discover the freedom that comes when you place your whole life at His disposal.
Past Stories
- Kindergartener Celebrates 100th Day of School With 100-Year-Old Great-Grandpa
- Actress Danica McKellar Celebrates Easter by Sharing Some of Her Christian Testimony
- FedEx Worker Gives Birth at Work, After Not Knowing She Was Actually Pregnant
- Grieving Woman Made a Cemetery Her Home Until Kindness Changed Her Life Forever
- California Dentist’s Therapy Dog Helps Calm Anxious Patients One Visit at a Time
- A Simple Shopping Trip Led This Woman to Help a 92-Year-Old Finally Retire
- When Someone Says 'I Am No Longer a Christian'
- He Survived the Night With Prayers After Getting Lost On a Hike, Clinging to Jesus and His Faith
- 10 Great Christian Contemporary Easter Songs
- A Fire Broke Out So a UPS Driver and Caring Neighbors Rushed to Save 101-Year-Old Woman
- 7 Favorite Hymns For An Easter Service
- 10 Easter Songs Make A Stunning Resurrection Medley To Help You Rejoice
- Rejoice with These Top Easter Songs for Worship and Praise
- 90-Year-Old Navy Veteran Goes Parasailing and Brings His Doctor Along to Fulfill a Promise
- Her Childhood Pen Pal Turned Out to Be the OB-GYN Who Delivered Her Kids
- 9 Easy Easter Crafts And Decorations To Celebrate The Resurrection Of Jesus
- Easter Bible Quotes - Scriptures about Easter
- At 81, This Grandma Turned Minecraft Into a Way to Help Pay for Her Grandson’s Cancer Care
- A Lunch Lady’s Brave Act Saves a Student, and Her Community Shows Their Gratitude
- Special Education Teacher Plans First Overnight Trip for Special Needs Students, and it's a Blessing
- After More Than 40 Years as Neighbors, a Senior Couple Says Yes to Forever
- Built Different or Just Prepared
- 18-Year-Old Climber Survives a 260-Foot Fall Down a Mountain Against All Odds
- A 1929 Firefighter’s Heroic Rescue Still Connects Two Families Generations Later
- Dogwood Tree Legend Tells The Story Of Jesus' Crucifixion
- Crossing Guard Goes the Extra Mile and Helps Child Across Flooded Waters
- 55 Children Singing 'Risen' By Shawna Edwards Embodies The Easter Spirit Beautifully
- 16 Easter Quotes - Bible Verses and Famous Quotes about Easter
- Hospital Staff Rally to Help Couple Say ‘I Do’ Amid Bride’s Rare Cancer Diagnosis
- Top Resurrection Sunday Songs You Must Listen To This Year
- Young Boy With Autism Finds Friendship and Support at His Neighborhood Grocery Store
- Top 25 Easter Hymns and Songs for Easter Sunday Playlists
- 33 Birthday Bible Verses For A Sister
- When a Football Coach’s Heart Stopped, an Off-Duty Firefighter Stepped In Without Hesitation
- After a 500-Foot Fall, This Paraglider’s Survival Feels Nothing Short of a Miracle
- Motherhood Fuels Elana Meyers Taylor as She Competes in Her Historic Fifth Olympics
- Top 25 Christian Songs Named for Bible Verses - Scripture Inspired Hymns
- 39 Best Birthday Bible Verses For A Son To Celebrate With Scripture
- When Peace Is Disrupted
- Florida Man is a True Hero After Saving Two Toddlers He Found in the Middle of a Busy Street
- Family of Young Boy Who Almost Drowned Meets the 911 Dispatcher That Helped Save His Life
- Neighbor Risks His Life to Save a Mother and Her Children From a House Fire
- Woman Receives a Letter in the Mail From 1953 and Figures Out Who It Belongs To
- Can You Lose Your Salvation?
- 10 Classic Christian Sunday School Songs That Kids Love To Sing
- 37 Best Birthday Bible Verses For A Daughter To Bless Her Special Day With Scripture
- These Two Mini Goldendoodles Are the Best Part of This Wisconsin Hotel
- After His Truck Became a Meme, the Community Stepped Up With a Huge Act of Kindness
- 15 Comforting Christian Songs for a Death or Tragedy
- What This Waitress Leaves For These Tired Firefighters Is So Touching I Cried!
Top Artists
Top Music Videos
Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin’s Powerful Live Rendition of ‘The First Hymn’ Will Stir Your Soul
toby mac TobyMac Drops ‘Heaven On My Mind’ Official Music Video
Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin - Holy Forever
Colton Dixon 'The Other Side' - Colton Dixon Song For Lost Loved Ones
John Mark McMillan John Mark McMillan and Sarah McMillan - King Of My Heart
Blog
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.